Collocations for operate - verb
1. machine
ADV.
effectively, efficiently, reliably | continuously
The machine can operate for 15 hours continuously at full power.
The machine can operate for 15 hours continuously at full power.
electrically, electronically, hydraulically, manually, remotely
(= by remote control) The doors can be manually operated in the event of fire.
(= by remote control) The doors can be manually operated in the event of fire.
VERB + OPERATE
be designed to
systems designed to operate at the highest speeds
systems designed to operate at the highest speeds
be easy to
The machinery is easy to operate.
The machinery is easy to operate.
PHRASES
battery operated
2. business/system
ADV.
effectively, efficiently, profitably, successfully | autonomously, independently | commercially
The laboratory is still owned by the government but is now commercially operated.
The laboratory is still owned by the government but is now commercially operated.
VERB + OPERATE
be able to | be allowed to | continue to
PREP.
according to
The government does not operate according to fixed rules.
The government does not operate according to fixed rules.
as
We operate as an advisory service for schools.
We operate as an advisory service for schools.
within
Local authorities operate within a wider political system.
Local authorities operate within a wider political system.